Revenge or Not
The next morning Ben walks into his daughter's bedroom to see Joe sleeping on the chair beside her with his hand in hers.
Ben smiles at the precious sight. He turns to leave when he heard someone calling out to him. He turns to see his son waking up.
"She didn't want me to leave her" explained Joe. "She was quite scared that you were hurt" said Ben. "She's amazing isn't she? Worrying about everyone else when she was the one who was hurt" said Joe proudly.
"Yes she is and so are you and your brothers" said Ben proudly. "Where are Adam and Hoss?" asked Joe curiously. "They're downstairs eating breakfast" said Ben wondering why his son was asking about his brothers.
Joe saw the confuse look on his father's face "Amelia ask me to promise her that I won't go looking for revenge and I think it's only fair that Adam and Hoss promise her too".
"I agree I think it would mean a lot to your sister if the three of you did that" said Ben. Joe gets up and walks out of the room and down the stairs.
"Morning Joe" the boys said in unison. "I'm glad you're both are here" said Joe as he sits down at the table. Adam and Hoss look at each other.
"Uh oh something must be up if you're glad to see us" teased Hoss. "Is it about Amelia?" asked Adam in a serious tone.
"She asked me to promise her that I won't go looking for revenge" said Joe. "Don't you want to go after the men who hurt her?" asked Hoss.
"Yeah of course I do but I can't break my promise to her" said Joe. "You want us to go after the men?" asked Adam. "No I think you fellas should make the same promise to Amelia" said Joe. "I think that's a good idea at least it would keep her from worrying about us" said Hoss.
The boys finish their breakfast and the two elder brothers walk up to their sister's room. "How is she Pa?" asked Hoss. Amelia wakes up and saw her brothers.
"Why don't you ask her yourself big brother?" said Amelia with a smile on her face. Hoss and Adam walk either side of her.
"How you feeling pumpkin?" asked Hoss taking a hold of his sister's hand. "Just fine Hoss I'm just hoping that Pa let's me out of the bed" said Amelia hopingly.
Ben smiles "We'll see darling" he steps outside to give his sons privacy with their sister. "We're so glad that you're alright" said Adam relieved.
"We were so worry about you" said Hoss. "Sorry I worried you didn't mean to" said Amelia remorseful. "Its ok shortcake it's not your fault" reassured Adam.
"Yeah pumpkin you have nothing to be sorry for" said Hoss comfortingly. Amelia looks at both of her brothers "I love you both so much".
"We love you very much" said Adam. "We both promise that we won't go looking for revenge either" said Hoss. "I really appreciate it" said Amelia.
She starts to quench her eyes in pain which frighten her brothers. "What's the matter baby?" asked Hoss alarmed. "My leg it hurts. Feels like it's on fire!" exclaimed Amelia in pain.
Hoss pulls the blankets away from his sister's leg and looks at it. Her leg was swollen and it looked like it was infected. Hoss looks up at Adam and nods his head.
Hoss quickly gets up and hurries out of the room.
"Adam what's the matter with me" panted Amelia out of breath. "Nothing shortcake" fibbed Adam.
"Adam please tell me what the doc said and be honest" Amelia threatened. "The doc said that the drug the men gave you might have infected your wound and if we can't sure it then the doc might have to amputate your leg" said Adam.
"HE'S GONNA CUT MY LEG OFF!" she hollered terrified. "He might but that's only if we can't cure the infection" said Adam.
"I...don't wanna...lose my leg...Adam" said Amelia in tears. "Shh don't worry baby you're gonna be just fine" assured Adam. "Promise" she whimpered. "I promise" he said sincerely.
"Thanks Adam" said Amelia as she starts to calm down. Adam smiles as he leans forward whispering "I love you" in her ear.
Ben hurries in the room and over to his daughter. "How you feeling darling?" he asked concern. "It hurts Pa please don't let Doc Martin take my leg" she begged quenching in pain squeezing Adam's hand.
"It's alright darling you don't have to worry about a thing but I will do anything that mean necessary to save your life" said Ben sternly.
"I know Pa but I'm gonna fight this infection Papa" said Amelia. "That's my girl" Ben said proudly with tears in his eyes.
"Little Joe should be back with the doctor soon" said Adam. "Why don't you rest sweetheart until the doctor gets here" suggested Ben.
"Ok Papa...I love you" said Amelia weakly. "I love you too darling" said Ben.
He leans over and kisses his little girl on the forehead. Amelia looks over at Adam. "I love you too Adam" she said.
Adam smiles and walks over to her. He kneels down beside her and kisses her on the cheek. "You stay strong shortcake. You're the bravest and strongest girl I know and if anyone can get through this it's you. I'm so proud of you" said Adam.
Amelia nods her head. Adam hugs her then walks out of the room with Ben. Ben stops him in the hallway.
"Thank you for what you said to your sister Adam" said Ben proudly. "No need to thank me Pa it's my job" said Adam giving him a wink.
Ben smiles and puts an arm around his oldest son and hugs him. "I love you son" he said softly trying to refrain himself from crying.
"I love you too Pa" said Adam choking back his own sobs.